Adrian C. Martin sent us some test shots he did featuring BoysGetWet swimwear. He has four models; Adrian HC, Álvaro Mora, Ivan Gonzalez and Juanma Izquierdo. We hope you enjoy these on swimwear Sunday!
BoysGetWet swimwear. (www.boysgetwet.com)
It’s time to Cowboy Up and wear your favorite briefs. This is the Almost Naked Tagless Premium Brief. The Almost Naked line is a favorite of our guys here at UNB!
BRAND: Andrew Christian
PAIR: Almost Naked Tagless Premium Brief
COLORS: Black, Heather, and Red
FABRIC: 93% Rayon Made From Bamboo, 7% Spandex
SIZES: X-Small – X-Large
COST: $22.50
Where to buy:
King Style Underwear provided me with these undies for review. This is my second pair of King Style Underwear that I have had the opportunity to review. If you are looking for something unique and have an open mind about your undies, check these out for sure.
Rating: 8.6/10
- Daily Fit: 9/10
- Sizing: 7/10
- Construction: 8/10
- Styling: 10/10
- Daily Performance: 9/10
Pros: The Rayon Spandex fabric is amazing and the style is totally on point
Cons: Too much fabric in the pouch flap, and watch your sizing on these as well
UNB John’s recommendation: These are a very fun pair of undies and if you are looking for something a little different that you can wear out for the night or wear all day give these a try. I recommend these for the fabric alone.
So this is the second pair in the King Style series that I had the opportunity to review. I actually liked these a lot better than the trunks that I reviewed. Don’t get me wrong, the trunks are a pair I will keep and wear often, but these just seemed more my style. First off, I really like the contrasting colors around the leg openings. And the racing stripes down both sides. It just adds a little more fun and style to your typical pair of black briefs. The fabric, which was the first thing I noticed was very light and thin, but yet felt strong and not cheap at all. The waistband was similar, very thin and comfortable.
Just like the trunks, I reviewed from King Style. These have a very unique pouch in the front that keeps your balls and your shaft separate. The fabric in the construction of the pouch is flexible enough to move with you and adjust with the size of your shaft throughout the day. However, it seems like there is a lot of extra fabric in the pouch. It almost feels and looks like just a wad of extra fabric. On the flip side, the coverage over the butt is amazing. I love my squats at the gym. So I have a little extra back there and with most briefs I feel like my ass cheeks are hanging out, but not with these. They made my butt look amazing which is always a plus.
The fabric is amazing is it a Rayon Spandex mix that King Style calls Micro Tencel. It is very soft and breathable which is awesome. There Ebay store also says it is naturally wrinkle-resistant and environmentally sustainable. You have to try it to really understand the greatness of this fabric.
BRAND: King Style Underwear
PAIR: Series D-Eco Fashion Tencel Fiber Brief
COLOR: Black (Also available in Navy Blue)
FABRIC: 90%Rayon, 10% Spandex
SIZE: Large
COST: AU $28.00 or about $22.00 USD
FURNISHED BY: King Style
WHERE TO BY:
We got the chance to talk to Matthew at JockUp about his brand. It’s one we found and love the classic designs. We profiled their Jock as our Jockstrap Wednesday, Jock of the week a few weeks back. But, we wanted to introduce you to the brand!
Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. JockUp came to my attention on Instagram. I noticed you were following us and I love the pictures you were posting. Then I clicked and saw you were a brand. At first, I thought you maybe an online retailer. But I was wrong. I really liked the clean look of your gear.
Tell us about your journey in the world of men’s underwear. What made you start JockUp? Did you love men’s underwear before creating JockUp?
I’ve always loved underwear and starting my own brand was something I had been thinking about for a while. I would wear some brand and think this is good but I would change this and that. The day I came up with the name JockUp and created the logo was the when I decided to go for it and start my own brand. I ran a successful Kickstarter crowd funding campaign, dove into the manufacturing process and developed the line to what you see today. It really just comes down to making underwear and active gear that I want to wear – creating clean and confident lines that showcase the strength of the male form while being engineered for the active man.
You’re about page mentions you worked as an architect. How does this training come into and influence your designs?
I have a clean and modern aesthetic where, using the architectural mantra, form follows function. I like using design and materials that serve a purpose beyond just looking good.
I really like that your line has a very classic feel. I have said that everyone should own classic underwear. Why did you pick basic black and white with a blue waistband?
Black, white and gray tones are a classic that go with everything while never going out of style. Starting with this clean masculine color pallet was a good way to start the JockUp line. The vibrant blue of the elastic band broadcasts a confidence and strength that represents the JockUp brand.
We ran a post on the Wide Brand Jock, it seems that the “classic jocks” are a thing of the past. Why was it so important to put this in your collection?
The classic 3-inch band jockstrap was always a personal favorite and preferred way to keep my boys in place while being active. The thicker band adds stability that other underwear can’t compete with. Not having a classic-style jock would just be criminal. Other men obviously feel the way I do because it’s one of JockUp’s best sellers.
What has been the biggest influence in creating you in your collection?
I think JockUp is a culmination of a lot of things but the biggest influence is simply a personal experience of what works and what doesn’t. I don’t just draw up a design and say that looks pretty, I use and abuse my active gear to make sure they hold up and perform the way they have to in the real world.
Who should be wearing JockUp gear? Do you have a specific guy or type of guys?
JockUp is for the active man that appreciates clean masculine designs that showcase the strength of the male form. It’s all about performance-enhancing fit and finish delivering unapologetic confidence. If you like clean, confident details made with superior quality materials and construction techniques then JockUp is for you.
You have a pretty solid line but what is coming up or JockUp? Anything you can share with our readers?
I’m introducing more colors, some limited edition tees and a few other things in the works.
Thanks for taking the time to talk to us. Where can our readers find your gear and on social?
The entire JockUp line can be found on JockUp.com
Web: https://jockup.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JockUp
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jockupgear
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jockupgear
Bigger and barer for its 7th year, West End Bares returns on Sunday 25 September 2016 taking its audience on an epic medieval adventure for this years theme.
Featuring over 100 of the hottest performers from London’s West End and beyond, who will strip and tantalise to raise money for UK based charity, Make a Difference Trust.
This years sponsor for the mens underwear comes in the form of UK brand Curbwear. For tickets: https://goo.gl/ydAg8Q
Sebastian King from his recent shoot with fitness photographer Michael Downs for the AllAmericanGuys project. Sebastian is a 22 year old Canadian fashion/ fitness model making his way onto the modeling scene all the way from Montreal, Canada. Sebastian is currently a college student excelling in the classroom and in front of the lens.You can see more of Sebastian in the “Masculine Mag” section of All American Guys.
Marcuse sent us their Aussie Spring/Summer collection. You may be going…”Wait, we are going into fall and winter” but no in Austraila. They always take the most amazing pictures of the collection. This year is no different. Every time I see images from Marcuse it makes me long for a beach trip. Especially, the beaches we see in the shoot. They are always deserted and looks like paradise. Who wouldn’t love a week at the beach? Just wearing swim briefs all week, no one around. No cell phones or technology? Or is that just my dream?
“We have just launched our new campaign for the Aussie Spring/Summer Collection, this time, we have photographer Russell Fleming shot our official campaign featuring model Kurt Hanger @kurt_hanger from Gold Coast Australia” has told us about this shoot.
Pairs in this shoot are:
- Dragon Swim Briefs- http://www.marcuse.com/swimwear/dragon.html
- EnticeSwim Briefs – http://www.marcuse.com/swimwear/entice.html
- MonsterSwim Briefs – http://www.marcuse.com/swimwear/monster.html
- OceanSwim Briefs – http://www.marcuse.com/swimwear/ocean.html
- Physical ShortsSwim Briefs – http://www.marcuse.com/shorts/physical.html
- Renaissance Shorts – http://www.marcuse.com/shorts/renaissance.html
We are going WAY back in the UNB TBT. This is a pair of Olaf Benz that we profiled in 2009. Specifically the Prince Brazil Slip. We even reviewed this pair. Even back in 2009 bikinis were around. Granted, this was sold more in Europe than the US. This happened to be one of the first times we worked with Dead Good Undies! We still love them! BTW, if you’re wanting this pair… you’re about 7 years too late! I’m sure they have something new that is a similar match.
I still have this pair in my collection and still love the fit and style. I need to find it. I haven’t worn it in a while!
Armando Adajar has sent us some great pics of Wood Underwear. We hope you enjoy this shoot. Make sure you check out all the great underwear at Wood underwear. Also, see more pics from Armando Adajar at his sit.
Model: Nick Perillo
Wardrobe: Wood Underwear http://www.woodunderwear.com
Photographer: Armando Adajar http://www.armandoadajar.com
With one more new line of men’s swimwear, Modus Vivendi, continues the presentation of its extensive swimwear collection for 2016. This line is the Neon Athletic comprising swim briefs and swim trunks in sporty cuts and vibrant colours. Neon yellow, fuchsia or aqua blue are perfectly combined with white stripes and retro styling offering a modern take on classic swimwear style for men.
In the campaign images photographed by P2Photography in Greece we see model Alexandros Kaltsidis putting the swimwear to the test during a workout by the beach. The campaign presents the masculine character and bright colours of this stunning line in the best way possible. Alexandros, looking great as always, was the perfect choice for this campaign.
Modus Vivendi is also celebrating its new website and offers to all order of more than 100 euros a free, limited edition pair of swimwear until the end of this month! All you need to do is select your size here and use the code S2016 at checkout.
Credits
Swimwear: Modus Vivendi
Photographer: P2Photography
Model: Alexandros Kaltsidis
Location: Chalkidiki, Greece
Photographer Alisson Marks, made these amazing images of model Robin De Ranter at the north Italian Lake Como.
Robin is wearing “Pharaoh”, “Flashback” and “Amazon” swimwear available worldwide on our website www.wapowear.com
Credits:
Photography: Alisson Marks
Model: Robin De Ranter
Swimwear: WAPO Wear
Pistol Pete’s new collection will be out soon! We will have more on the collection. They weren’t at Magic this year but we will have coverage of this line!
We had to run this picture of JOR Swimwear from our 2016 UNB Swimwear guide. This features Matt and Drew and photography by Taylor Campbell.
We love the amazing prints and colors Clever Moda produces each year. This year’s collection is pretty awesome. This is the official behind the scenes video.
Tanner Wilson is an up and coming fitness phenom from the Mid-West with a long modeling career in front of him. Tanner is a natural physique competitor who is breaking out into the fitness modeling industry. Tanners’ physique is crazy aesthetic and he prides himself on being 100% all- natural. He has been training since he was 13 years old and his biggest fitness inspiration is the legend himself, Greg Plitt. See more at All American Guys
We know you guys love spandex gear. One company that you need to check out is a new one on the scene. 4 Hunks out of Germany has some really fun and interesting singlets. We have profiled their Spider Jock for Jockstrap Wednesday. If you loved the jock, you will love the singlets.
4 Hunks puts their own unique spin on the singlet. This one is not made for working out or wrestling. Although you could wrestle in them but, it wouldn’t be Greco-Roman wrestling. They have 5 different singlets. They are the Catcher Lad B Free, Catcher Hunk, Catcher Lad, Catcher Stud and Catcher Hunk Bottomless. The first three are a mesh fabric and the last two are spandex.
Catcher Lad B Free
The Catcher Lad B free is a very unique design. It’s more of a cross between a harness and singlet. The black mesh fabric is trimmed with red piping. It leaves very little to the imagination. The front is completely open as is the back. The 4 Hunks description said all eyes will be on you. We couldn’t agree more. The Catcher Lad B Free retails for € 75.
Catcher Hunk
Maybe you’re not as bold as to wear the Catcher Lad B Free. The Catcher hunk has a bit more coverage. The front looks like a low cut singlet but the back is open. It has a cut out for the back. All their styles are super sexy. This singlet is made from the same mesh fabric, so it will show skin. But unlike the Lad B Free, the back is solid. The Catcher Hunk is available for € 70.
Catcher Lad
If love the Catcher Lad B Free but want more coverage in the back. Try the Catcher Lad. It is the same cut as that singlet but has a solid back. Which to me is one sexy singlet. The way they designed the back and harness front is just sexy as hell to me. It’s still the same mesh as the other two singlets, even though it has more coverage. The fabric will show off more skin! The Catcher Lad is available for € 70
Catcher Stud
Let’s say you don’t want to show off as much skin as the previous pairs. You want something not made of mesh. The Catcher Stud could be for you. It is a solid material so you could wear this to a bar night. It has the same design as the Catcher Hunk. The crisscross design gives it the harness look and like the hunk is backless. The Catcher Stud is available for €70
Catcher Hunk Bottomless
The last singlet in the bunch is the same design as the Catcher Stud but is backless. This is one where your assets will show to everyone! I love the eye that 4 Hunks has for their designs. These really impress me big time! You can bare as you bare in the singlets. The Catcher Hunk Bottomless is available for € 75.
I really love the gear that 4 Hunks makes. They are about bringing out the sexy side of a guy. So, where could you wear these? Well, that’s a good question. The obvious example is the bedroom! However, depending on the bar or party you could sport them out. But, be in company that won’t mind you showing off!
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Fill in the blank: As ________ as silk.
Answer:
smooth
soft
luxurious
all of the above.
In the case of Magic Silk’s updated all-silk jockstraps, the correct answer is 4. all of the above. This 100% silk jockstrap will make your boys happy with the brushed silk caressing them.
The blue, yellow and red all have silver waistbands but the black version is all blinged out with a gold waistband. It’s like the Versace of jockstraps (without the ridiculous price tag).
Don’t kid yourself, these are not support jocks but where they lack in support they make up for it with their feel good factor. The generous contoured pouch means you will hang naturally, it’s unconfining while the silk cradles your bulge.
With a super soft 1.5 inch comfort waistband in gold with high quality thread count embossed logo woven waistband that does it’s job of keeping the jock in place while preventing love handles caused by many a sport jock. With extra stretchy .5 inch leg straps.
Now we’ve got jocks for every occasion: sports jocks, fashion jocks, hot date jocks and now we’ve got the “lounge jock”, be sure to add one to your collection.
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When you love amazing prints. It’s a hard decision what to wear! BaNG! Clothes has so many choices for the print lover, which would you pick? The brief, short? Trunk? Or rock them all?
Review N2N Bodywear Studio Groove Brief from UNB Blog on Vimeo.
BRAND: N2N Bodywear
PAIR: Studio Groove Brief
COLORS: Coral, Blue and Black
FABRIC: 80% polyester / 20% spandex
SIZES: Small – X-Large
COST: $24.00
FURNISHED BY: N2N Bodywear
Where to buy: https://n2n-bodywear.myshopify.com/collections/studio-groove/products/pu1-studio-groove-brief
It’s Thong Thursday! Today I wanted to showcase a thong for those who like the g-string side of the thong world. We have quite a few readers who love this style. Oddly enough, I rarely see g-strings from brands. Sure, we have all kinds of thongs but g-strings? Not so much. I don’t know if this is the seedier side of underwear. But, regardless we think all guys should wear what they love!
Andrew Christian has released the Air Thong. You maybe saying “It looks just like a regular g-string.” Oh, not so fast my thong loving friend. This one features the fabric from the Air line. It’s very similar to a sports mesh and allows some breathability. It also makes it just a bit see through. Let’s face it, if you’re daring to bare as much as this pair shows off, the semi-mesh fabric wouldn’t be a deal breaker. I actually find it a bonus.
The Air Thong comes in three colors. Black, White, and Yellow. Each of the pairs has a black elastic with matching black trim around the pouch. I personally am a fan of the Yellow version. The white and black are classic in the world of underwear. I think you should always spice up your undies, especially a thong!
For you pouch guys the pouch of the Air Thong is anatomically designed. It will fit you pretty well. From the picture ,It looks like its well designed. I think many times the pouches on g-strings are an after thought. It can be one of those pairs that is meant to be on for an hour before the fun begins.
If you are interested in this pair you can find it at the Andrew Christian website.
BRAND:Andrew Christian
LINE: Air
STYLE: Air Thong
COLORS: Black, White and Yellow
FABRIC: N/A
SIZES: XS- X-Large
COST: $16.00
LINK:
For our TBT this week, we needed a classic shot from Cocksox. When I think of them, this picture comes to mind. A guy in white dress shirt and white Cocksox Briefs. Nothing better under a suit than a pair of CX01!
We posted last week about the demise of the classic jock. There is one company that is not going to let that happen. That company is JockUp. They make a very old school classic jock. We had to inquire about the jock!
So many of the old school brands, Bike and others, are doing away with the “classic style jocks” with wide waistbands. They are creating new “branded” waistbands over the classics. What made you design such an awesome classic jock?
The classic-styled jock is the epitome of form-follows-function that I love. It was never a question whether JockUp would have a classic jock of its own – it’s actually the first thing I designed when creating the brand. I remember my dad purchasing my first jock for sports and the feeling I had when wearing that 3-inch waistband with the label front and center, the feeling that I was now a man and could take on the world. From that moment I associated the classic-styled jock with masculinity.
How does your classic jock differ from the old school jocks?
While I kept the old-school look, it was important to address some of the issues that vintage-style jocks have with comfort and durability. I personally tested countless variations to figure out what design would provide the best support yet be comfortable and durable enough to wear for extended periods. The result is a jock that has a classic feel with modern features like moisture-wicking fabric and top quality elastic that maintains strength/form allowing you to go hard with confidence.
It’s just in classic white, did you think of making other colors or just keeping it white?
More colors in the works!
What has been the customer feedback to the jock?
Customers really love JockUp’s Classic Jock making it a best seller. Guys have told me that it’s the favorite jockstrap in their collection, which is awesome! I set out to make a jock that I wanted to wear and it seems to have resonated with men.
Web: JockUp.com
Facebook: /JockUp
Social: @JockUpGear
JockUp also offering 20% off on all items for the month of August to celebrate the Olympics with code: Rio
It’s Jockstrap Wednesday! We want to share one of newest companies doing jocks. Sukrew has some amazing new jocks. Make sure you check them out.
King Style Side Stripe Piping Type C Brief was Furnished by King Style
Rating: 9/10
- Daily Fit: 9/10
- Sizing: 9/10
- Construction: 9/10
- Styling: 9/10
- Daily Performance: 9/10
Pros: Perfect mesh panel for a hot day. Interesting cut and design
Cons:. If you don’t like dressing up this isn’t for you. If you’re conservative you may not like the style.
UNB Tim recommendation: This pair is perfect for a hot humid day. It felt great and there isn’t any discomfort wearing it all day. It’s something different outside of my comfort zone.
King Style sent us 4 pairs to reviews. I posted one earlier and this is the second. UNB John will be doing the rest. It’s been a while since we had a review from him and we’re glad he’s back. The last pair was a boxer brief with a sleeve for you business. This pair was a brief and had, for a lack of better word, for your boys.
As I said in the previous review, King Style makes interesting undies. However, they have found a great place that makes their underwear different yet comfortable. I have tried so many types of underwear. Usually, when I find a brand like King Style. They have so much elastic to keep things in place, it cuts off circulation and makes me wish I had never tried them.
This is not the case with King Style. The Brief for this review was really interesting. It’s another pair where you dress up. Again if you’re not a fan you may not like that. Your boys, for a lack of better word, sit in a pouch. Not like an ergonomic pouch but one designed for the boys. They fit snug and feels really comfy. The pouch is also made out of mesh. This feature made my day. Being in Atlanta with 80%+ humidity, 90+ degree days and 72 Degree dew point. It’s miserable. This pouch made things breath and I felt awesome throughout the day. I don’t know who came up with this idea at King Style but my hat is off to you!
I wore these all day. To my part time job that is active and in the humidity. They fit pretty well. Again the mesh pouch for the boys kept me very cool. I think at one point I felt a breeze. I was almost like I wasn’t wearing any underwear.
Just like the sizing in the previous pair. Their sizing is not standard US sizing. It’s going to run smaller on the sizing chart. You may have to go up a size. So if you normally wear a medium you may need a large.
It was a pair that I will wear again. This pair is great for summer and really breathes with you throughout the day. Great job on these King Style.
Brand: King Style
Pair: Side Stripe Piping Type C Brief
Colors: Black
Fabric: N/A
Sizes: Small – XX-Large
Cost: See site.
Furnished by: King Style
